Donald Trump welcomed King Charles III and Queen Camilla to the White House for a high-profile state visit marked by military honours and strategic messaging. Trump emphasized the “centuries-old bond” between the United States and the United Kingdom, calling Britain America’s closest ally. The visit comes at a sensitive time, with tensions rising over the Iran conflict and broader geopolitical divisions. The US President also made personal remarks referencing his Scottish roots and his mother’s admiration for the royal family, including a comment about King Charles as a young prince.

Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service has accused the United Kingdom and France of secretly working to provide Ukraine with nuclear weapons capability, including advanced warhead technology and delivery systems. Moscow claims covert transfers of nuclear components are under discussion and warns this would violate the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.